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It was August 28, 1852, when the Baptist Church of Marengo was organized by Rev. Isaac Marvin. Its charter members were as follows: Samuel Farnum, Beniah Farnum, Reuben Farnum, Orin Hubbard, John Robinson, Philander Page, Jedadiah Rogers, James Andrews, Rev. Isaac Marvin, Sarah Marvin, Bertha De Wolf, Mary Wilbur, Wealthy Safford, Eliza Page, Eliza Stull, Hannah Hubbard, Sarah Robinson. Phoebe Perry, Nancy Richardson, Orpha Farnum, Sarah Howe, Clark Richard- son, Harriet E. Bates. The membership of this church is 241. The first church building, a frame structure, was superseded in 1897 by the present building, which is valued at $15,000.
The various pastors to serve here have been as follows: Revs. Isaac Marvin, Luther W. Lawrence, Z. A. Bryant, David E. Halteman, T. F. Borchers, O. B. Stone, A. B. White, J. K. Wheeler, R. L. Haley, A. G. Dunsford, Ross Matthews, A. J. Morris, W. E. Billings, Vernon S. Phillips, W. M. Embree, Eugene Neubauer, W. F. Bostiek, R. M. Morphett and II. B. Stevens.
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THE PLEASANT GROVE CHURCH. While this organization does not now exist, it rightfully finds a place in this connection. This church was organized, December 30, 1840, with seven members. For the first year meetings were held in a log cabin and later at the schoolhouse. In 1851 the Pleasant Grove Church changed its name to that of the "Coral Baptist Church" and continued to worship as sneh until July 28, 1855, when pastor and members all united with the Marengo Baptist Church. The faithful pastors of this church were Isaae Marvin, who after three years, finding it hard to exist on what was possible to be paid him, resigned; early in 1844, Reverend Lawrence was made pastor, and his flock numbered about forty members. He was a farmer-preacher and owned a farm on the Belvidere road, on which he lived. He drove to his appointment every Saturday and back home Monday.
The oldest religious society at Crystal Lake was the Baptist, it having been formed there in 1839, by Joel Wheeler, D. D., of MeHenry. They creeted a church in 1853 and it burned in 1864. This society is not active today. Among its first members were Hiram Harris, Benjamin Crabtree, Clarinda Crabtree, and Benjamin Crabtree, Jr.
THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WOODSTOCK was organized May 12, 1847, by Elder Adams, The charter members were : Asa Churchill, Mrs. Louisa Churchill, Mrs. Submit Enos, Mrs. Nancy (Enos) Swartout, Bela D. Churchill, Freeman Churchill, Elonor Allen, Lonis B. Allen, Norman Butts, Jane (Cranston) Stowell, Sarah L. Allen, Mrs. Polly Butts, Lonisa Cranston. The first services were held in a hall, but in 1858 a church was ereeted. This was subsequently sold and in 1866-67 another church was built, costing $7,000 and it is still in good repair and in use. In 1893, improvements were made on the present structure, which cost the society $1,600. The old frame church was sold to the Methodist people in 1862.
The present total membership of the church is 103. A good Sunday school is connected with the church and this has an enrollment of about 150. It is believed the first pastors here were: Revs. Wheeler and Eldridge Whittier. The record furnished for this article by Rev. Her- bert H. Smith, runs as follows (since 1850) :
Rev. Whittier-From December, 1850, to November 24, 1851.
Rev. Wheeler-From November 24, 1851, to March 31, 1855.
Rev. Eldridge.
Rev. S. M. Brown-From August 1, 1852.
Rev. E. F. Guerney-From October 21, 1855, to October, 1856.
Rev. G. W. Gates-From February 8, 1858, to July 31, 1858.
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Rev. S. Washington-From September 19, 1858, to December, 1859. Rev. N. Colver-From January 4, 1861, to July 26, 1861. Rev. A. C. Hubbard-From October 6, 1861, to October 1, 1862.
Rev. E. O'Brien-From January, 1863, to April 12, 1863.
Rev. Ross-From June, 1863, to July, 1863.
Rev. C. B. Egan-From December, 1863, to April, 1864. Rev. A. S. Freeman-From October, 1864, to September, 1865.
Rev. John Young-From December 16, 1865. Rev. William M. Haigh-From February 1, 1866, to April 2, 1868.
Rev. J. Sunderland-From May 4, 1868, to July, 1868.
Rev. I. N. Carman -- From July 26, 1868, to October 3, 1869. Rev. Maul-From 1870.
Rev. Horace Burchard-From April, 1870, to December 1, 1873. Rev. E. A. Ince-From March 15, 1874, to August, 1874.
Rev. II. L. Stetson-From October, 1874, to January, 1876.
Rev. P. S. Cox-From May, 1876, to February, 1877.
Rev. D. S. MeEwan-From May 20, 1877, to June 7, 1880. Rev. William Ostler-From October 1. 1880, to August 3, 1881. Rev. J. D. MeLean-From September 4, 1881, to December, 1881. Rev. Clark-From 1883.
Rev. L. Parmely-From March 6, 1883, to April 27, 1884.
Rev. Henry Happle-From September 21, 1884. to September 1, 1886. Rev. Edward McClain.
Rev. G. W. Kemp.
Rev. George P. Wright-From November 4, 1888, to May 11. 1890. Rev. S. E. Cady-From June 1, 1890, to May 15, 1892.
Rev. John McCaw-From November 20, 1892, to June 28, 1896. Rev. C. E. Barker-From August 2, 1896, to April 25, 1897. Rev. E. T. Stevens-From June 6, 1897, to October 17, 1898. Rev. C. C. Markham-From November 16, 1897, to October 17, 1898. Rev. W. E. Sawyer-From December, 1899, to December 12, 1900. Rev. S. P. Morris-From December 16, 1900, to November 7, 1901. Rev. S. E. Moon-From November 10, 1901, to June 15, 1902. Rev. W. 1. Fowle-From July 11, 1902, to June 21, 1903. Rev. I. T. Underwood-From August 9, 1903, to May 1, 1905. Rev. J. F. Eaker-From September 6, 1905, to May 1, 1906. Rev. G. C. Crippen-From June 10, 1906, to April 17, 1908. Rev. L. E. M. Freeman-From October 9. 1908, to January, 1909. Rev. John Henry Perry-From March 7, 1909. to September 15, 1909. Rev. W. C. Monroe-From December 7, 1909, to March 30, 1913.
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Rev. Herbert II. Smith-From April 20, 1913, and Rev. John L. Hess, the present pastor.
, CATHOLIC
There are numerous strong and well-directed Catholic churches within this county. The construction of railroads through the county brought many Irish and other foreign-born of this religious faith to the county and many of these, after finishing the railroad work, settled here and formed a strong nuclens which added to those who had settled in and near MeHenry village, as early as 1840, made possible the organization of some prosperous parishes.
ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, was organized at Mellenry, in 1840 by Rev. M. St. Palais, afterwards Bishop of Vincennes. The charter members were: John Sutton, Michael Sutton, George Frisby and James Gibbs.
There are now 480 souls in this parish. The first church was built in 1853 at a cost of $300; in 1872 it was rebuilt at a cost of $2,000; in 1883 it was enlarged and valued at $3,000. The present church edifice and property is valued at $15,000. The rectory, which was built in 1899, with its property is valued at $5,000.
There is at this time an out Mission at Richmond, this eounty. Mass is said at Richmond on the first and third Sundays of the month.
The following have served as the faithful pastors of this parish : Rev. Fathers: M. St. Palais, Gigwan, MeGorick, McMahan, Hampstead Brady, P. Gaffney, James Moran, Andrew Eustace, James Meagher, P. Smith, G. Pendergrast, Peter Birch, John Kilkenny, John A. Wayes, Peter J. Gormley, Michael Welby, P. M. O'Neil, Paul Burke, D. Lehane, II. Hagen, Charles Quinn, J. Lynch, and M. J. MeEvoy, who was ap- pointed to St. Patrick's in August, 1915, is the present pastor.
ST. JOHN'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. The first church formed at Johns- burg was St. John's, in 1843, by Father Portman, there being but three families in the parish at that time, those of Nick Adams, Jacob Smith and Nick Frett. There are now 130 families, 705 souls in the parish. At first they worshipped in a log cabin, but soon erected a frame church, and in 1879 erected a stone edifice costing $45,000. The present church, built in 1900, eost $75,000. This is one of the strong churches of the county. Rev. William Weber is the present pastor.
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, of Woodstock, was organized in 1854 by Father MeMahen, who died of yellow fever in the South about five
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years afterward. Among the more prominent members who assisted in organizing this Church are recalled the names of such faithful souls as Neill Donnelly, who was merchant, mayor and sheriff at sundry times in this eounty ; John Donnelly, Francis Short, John J. Murphy, banker and lawyer.
Previous to building a church here the Catholics of this community worshiped at Hartland. The first church edifice erected in Woodstock was a briek structure in 1856, its cost being about $4,000. In 1881 this building was remodeled and enlarged to meet the pressing needs. This seated over 400 persons. The property was then valued at $12,000. The membership of the parish was one hundred families. The present membership is 1,000. Among the faithful pastors of this church should not be overlooked : Rev. Fathers : Hugh T. Brady, who came in 1852 and left in 1855; Barnard O'HIarra, who came in 1855 and remained until 1858, James Meagher, who came in 1859 and continued until 1860; Terrance Fitzsimmons, who served from 1860 to 1867 and was followed by Rev. Lyons. All of the priests above named died prior to 1885. In 1868 came Rev. J. M. Ryan and following him were Rev. P. M. Reardon, assisted by Revs. Peter Sheedy and Rev. Eagan. Rev. T. Quigley, the next priest was followed by Rev. L. Lightner, D. D., who remained till 1870 and was succeeded by Rev. Lawrence Dunne, who remained till 1871, when he was followed by Rev. John Carroll, who arrived in 1871 and remained till November, 1877, after which eame Rev. Thomas F. Leyden. Rev. D. J. Conway has been in charge of the parish for many years, and has built up a strong church and fine parochial school. Splendid modern-styled buildings adorn the beautiful grounds in the central part of the city. The present church, erected in 1909, is valued at $75,000. Father Conway has been highly successful in his work and is greatly beloved by all within and without his own church. Publie-spirited and true to American ideas, through the late war he proved himself worthy of the highest esteem from all elasses.
No point in the state ean show a finer Catholic school building than St. Mary's of Woodstock. It was erected in 1916, at a cost of $50,000, and was dedicated in August, 1916. It has ideal lighting and heating arrangements and spacious play-grounds. The main structure, 85 by 120 feet, is two stories above the fine mueh used basement.
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH, was formed in 1866 at Harvard. From a beautiful Jubilee book printed on the occasion of the semi- centennial of this parish, the writer is able to glean considerable inter- esting as well as very valuable history.
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In 1866, the ingress of the railroad and the immigration of many of the stalwart sons of Ireland increased the population to such an extent that the church authorities considered Harvard of sufficient importance to have a resident pastor and Father Fitzsimmons was the priest chosen. The little congregation rallied round its pastor and it was not long before they left the store building on Main street for the new log church. The building of the log church was no small task for the few that had it all to do. Father Fitzsimmons did not live long to enjoy the fruits of his labors, and in the year 1869, he passed to his eternal reward. For the next twenty-one years Father Dominic Egan attended to the spiritual needs of the Catholics of Harvard and there are many promin- ent men and women of today who received their first catechetieal instruc- tion from Father Egan. In 1890, this good priest left Harvard for Chicago, to establish the parish of St. Stephens, where he now resides in the vigor and strength of a ripened old age, admired and loved by all.
The little wooden chmureh had now outgrown its usefulness, and Father James E. Hogan was sent to Harvard to bring about a better state of affairs in way of buildings. He succeeded in his work beyond the expectations of all and the present beautiful Gothic church stands as a lasting monument to his faithfulness and good judgment. In July, 1894 the city of Harvard was shocked by the news that Father Hogan was drowned in Lake Geneva and great was the sorrow expressed by all citizens. The sad accident happened in the late afternoon when a strong wind arising eapsized the boat, which had contained the crew, Father Hogan, his sister, his brother and his brother's wife. All were drowned.
For the next sixteen years St. Joseph's parish had for its pastors the kind and generons Father Stack and the pious and gentle Father Goulet. On July 12, 1912, the present pastor, Rev. Daniel A. Feely, assumed charge of St. Joseph's Church and the work he has accomplished in the last few years proves his ability. His first and uppermost thought was to add to the comfort of his people. Hle installed a fine heating system for the church building; he also interested himself in procuring temporary quarters for the parochial residenee, and when the debt was liquidated he started that which was nearer to his heart, namely the parochial school. The present enrollment on the parochial school is about 170. It is impossible to estimate the mental as well as physical energy expended on this work by him. The church property is worth at least $150,000. It is stated that in all this work he was greatly
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assisted by the work of Father Keenan, "a man of gentle and kindly habits, true as steel and as constant as the graee of God."
Other priests who have had charge at Harvard in years long ago were : Revs. Patrick Riordan, and Thomas Quigley. In 1884 the parish of Harvard comprised 200 families. It's present membership is about 250 families and 1,000 communicants.
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH was organized about 1867. In its early days it was a part of the Belvidere Parish and Father P. C. Guire and Dr. O'Callahan, with their assistant priests attended it. Not until about 1902 did Marengo became a separate parish, Rev. Father Swanson becoming the first pastor. He was succeeded by Rev. D. J. McCaffrey and still later by Daniel Patrick Dreusman, the present pastor. The first building was a frame structure once owned by the Methodist people, but sold to the Catholies who used it abont ten years. In 1908 the church erected a new handsome church edifiee which is valued at $40,000.
The present membership of this congregation is about 450 souls, or 110 families. A church cemetery is located just to the north of the city limits of Marengo.
ST. THOMAS CATHOLIC CHURCH is situated in the village of Crystal Lake. It was organized in June, 1881, by Father Leyden, and its charter members were as follows: John Purvey, James Brannen, Cor- nelius Malone, James Kelley, Tim Kelley, William Clark, John McGarry, James Gannon, John Riley, Tom Leonard, John Leonard, James Burke, John Callahan, Patrick Bolestry. The church edifice erected in 1881 still stands and is valued with the lot at $10,000. The membership of St. Thomas congregation is 400.
The various priests who have served these people are : Revs. Fathers Leyden, Clancy, Quinn, Fox, Dorney, Lonergan and present pastor, Rev. Edwin McCormick.
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Through the kindness of Father Edward Berthold, the following facts concerning the organization and development of St. Mary's Church and parish at MeHenry have been gathered :
In the early nineties MeHenry received a strong influx of Catholic families from Johnsburg and the surrounding villages. To enjoy the accommodations of an attractive river town many farmers retired and built homesteads in MeHenry. Old St. Patrick's church was soon over- taxed and headed by Dr. Rogers a delegation of citizens presented the matter and the needs of MeHenry to Most Rev. P. A. Feehan, D. D., at that time Archbishop of Chicago. Efforts were made by Father
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Mehring of Johnsburg to delay the movement, but the determined people of MeHenry succeeded in raising funds and obtained episcopal sanction to purchase the MeHenry public school which was for sale at that time. Accordingly, Rev. F. Kirsch was appointed in the summer of 1894 to take charge of the newly formed parish and this young divine beeame the first resident pastor.
The spacions two-story brick school building accommodated the parish for religious services four years. At the end of that time preparation began for the erection of a pretentious Gothic church edifice, seating five hundred people. The parochial school gradually grew with the increasing parish. Today it accommodates 135 children who are taught by four experienced instructors, sisters whose mother house is in Mil- waukee. St. Mary's school is reputed to be a standard school today, teaching eight grades in four large classrooms. It is fully equipped, steam heated, sanitary, efficient, and abreast with the times. During the last few years, under the direction of the present pastor, Rev. Ed- ward Berthold, this private school has made a remarkable stride. Spacious school grounds and play ground apparatus is a notable feature in the physical culture of children attending the MeHenry Parochial School. Sister Sydia is superintendent and principal since 1918.
In 1917 larger and more modern accommodations were undertaken in behalf of the school sisters who had been obliged to take quarters in a rented frame house several blocks away. A spacious two-story brick building was erected at a cost of $10,000. The school grounds were enlarged and the property beautified.
During the funeral rites over the deceased Peter Seheid of Crystal Lake, April, 1918, a disastrous fire broke out destroying a beautiful Gothie structure. This church had just been paid for. On account of inadequate water supply a volunteer fire company was unable to save the edifice. Most of the contents were saved and the parish eol- lected $15,000 insurance. War prices made reconstruction diffienlt and expensive, but the people made signal sacrifice to float the project which cost $25,000. New St. Mary's, more beautiful than the old, was dedicated in September, 1919. It is notable for its red tile roofing, reinforced steel trusses, copper eupola and most especially for its ce- elesiastieal mural decorations executed by Paul N. Klose of Milwaukee. It is now valued at $50,000.
The church started here with a membership of sixty families and has grown to 181, and 900 souls. The old public school building was purchased by the church for $900, in 1894. In 1895, a parsonage was
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built at a cost of $2,000. The Gothic church edifice erected in 1898 cost $16,400; it was burned April, 1918; rebuilt at a cost of $25,000. The Sisters' Convent was built in 1917 at a cost of $10,000.
The pastors for this successful parish have been as follows: Rev. Fathers F. Kirsch, M. W. Barth, Anthony Boyer, who died October, 1914, and present pastor, Rev. Edward Berthold, who took charge in 1915.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
FIRST CHURCHI OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST. Among the later religious or- ganizations in the county is that of Christian Science, which has quite a following at different places, but no regular organized church society outside of the one at Woodstock, known as the "First Church of Christ, Scientist." This was the outgrowth of the Christian Science Society there, and was incorporated January 27, 1916. The first services here were held in the home of Harry Hilands, on North Hoy street, January 5, 1908, and meetings were held there until January, 1911, when the followers went to the supervisors' rooms at the courthouse. There they held serviees regularly until August 30, 1914, when they moved to the old Beleher residence property at the corner of Dean and South streets, which was purchased December, 1914, and was all paid for by January, 1917. The seating capacity of the building is about sixty persons. A Christian Science reading room was established there in 1915.
The Christian Science Society was organized July 30, 1912, with seven charter members, as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hilands, Mrs. Carrie Hill, Mrs. Snsie W. Clark, Mrs. Louise Eberwein, Mrs. Emilie L. Gall and Mr. Frank Draheim. Services are held each Sab- bath ; a Sunday school is supported and the reading room is open several days each week.
CONGREGATIONAL
CRYSTAL LAKE CHURCH, Among the oldest churches of this denomi- nation in this part of the country is the Congregational Church at the city of Crystal Lake, which was organized June 10, 1842. The charter members were as follows: Reuben Jenne, Mrs. Susan Jenne, John W. Salisbury, Mrs. Eliza A. Salisbury, Allen Baldwin, George W. Dike and James T. Pierson. The present membership of this church is ninety-five.
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A frame building was erceted in 1849, the cost of which is now un- known. Another frame edifice was built in 1867, opposite the Park, and is valued at $8,000. It was dedicated in 1868.
The following have served as pastors in the order here noted: Revs. E. G. Howe, Hirum Kellogg, Speneer Balser, John V. Downs, Isaac C. Beach, George Langdon, Elkanah Whitney, John V. Downs, Francis L. Fuller, Henry E. Barnes, James II. Harwood, Norman A. Willard, James H. Ilarwood, Samuel C. Hay, William F. Rose, Robert Ilay, Edwin N. Andrewa, Samuel C. Hay, Edwin D. Bailey, Charles J. Adams, Reuben B. Wright, A. E. Allaben, Henry Willard, James R. Kay, Eu- gene F. Wright, Otho M. Van Swearinger, Winfield R. Gaylord, John E. Evans, J. Vineent Willis, V. Greenwood, H. M. Collecod, W. T. Mc- Gann, A. C. Heyman, J. B. Johnston, A. J. Saunders, W. H. Traimem, Theodore Kellogg, F. P. Ford, present pastor.
THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHI OF RICHMOND was organized De- cember 23, 1843, by the following charter members: Robert W. Chap- man, Walter Jones, Eliza Jones, Daniel Rowe, Joshua Post, Emaline Post and John Brown. Rev. L. Rogers was chosen moderator. The present membership is forty-four. A frame church was erected in 1859, and another built in 1896, valued at $2,000.
The following have served as pastors for this church: Revs. I. K. Hart, J. V. Downs, C. C. Caldwell, Francis J. Douglas, Charles HI. Fraser, H. W. Harbangh, HI. O. Spillman, B. C. Preston, J. B. Orr, II. A. Kerns, J. W. Helmoth, Frank B. Hicks, Alex E. Cutler, S. H. Herbert, P. H. Barker, F. A. Williams, Howard Moore, Fred Squires, Jolin Herring, Clay E. Palmer, Ralph T. Cass.
THE ALGONQUIN CHURCH was organized at the village of Algonquin, February 9, 1850, and had for its charter members James Ilumes and wife, Rosalinda ; Ambrose Dodd, Mrs. Ann Kerns, John Van Buren and wife, Livonia; Mrs. Abigail Smoek, Mrs. Jane Foster, Wright Warren and wife, Cynthia; Samuel G. Foster. The present membership is 111.
The original church building was dedieated Jannary 17, 1868; it was remodeled, as at present, in 1913 and dedieated November 9, 1913. The first parsonage is still in use. The church is valued at $5,500.
An effort to seenre the names of the pastors npon the part of the compiler of this chapter has not met with sueeess. However, from an old publication from church authority, the following incomplete list of pastors has been found and will be here attached: Revs. C. L.
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Hall, N. C. Clark, N. Shapely, E. C. Berge, J. D. Davis who came in 1867, I. B. Smith, T. Gulespie, W. W. Cntless, a Miss Newman, Rev. Ilill of the Methodist church preached half time for this church and later became a Congregational minister. He was succeeded by Alfred Wray, who came in 1878; next was Rev. Andrich, followed by Rev. Huestis, and he was succeeded by Rev. C. C. Campbell, who in 1885 was still pastor. The present pastor is Rev. J. F. Bishop.
THE HUNTLEY CHURCH was organized in 1852 by the "Congrega- tional Church Society." The early records are not intaet at this date, but from a former eounty history it is learned that the church was formed September 11, 1852, by two elergymen, Revs. Starr and Dieke- son. Up to 1865 there was no church building in which to worship, but under the ministration of Rev. C. S. Harrison, a commodious structure was provided. Among the pastors have been Revs. L. Church, Daniel Chapman, W. W. Curtiss, C. II. Abbott, HI. W. George, A. K. Wray, T. L. Brown, Charles Hartley, and J. R. Smith.
The membership of the church today is about 156. The same frame edifiee erected in 1864-5 is still doing service. It is valued at $19,000.
THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AT WOODSTOCK. From the pres- ent church elerk, Archie W. Hill, and from other sources, it is learned that this church was organized in 1865, with charter members as fol- lows: Caleb Williams, Cordelia B. Williams, Nelson Diggins, Katy MI. Diggins, Orvis Gage, Fannie Page, Timothy B. Bidwell, Abner Bidwell, Irwin E. Bidwell, Hattie Baldwin, J. H. Branson, Margaret Kelly, John C. Williams, L. A. Barrows, Emily S. Barrows. The membership today is about 116. The property of the society is valued at $17,000 and consists of a briek church and a frame parsonage. The first church building was a frame one, erected in 1866. The present church was built in 1907. The pastors have included the following, in the order given : Revs. J. J. A. T. Dixon, J. R. Danforth, A. L. Riggs, A. P. Johnson, L. V. Priee, T. C. Northcutt, M. A. Stevens, E. J. Alden. J. D. Wells, W. A. Evans, E. B. Boggers, I. N. Adrian, Harry B. Long. C. E. Enlow, W. R. Gaylord, Roy B. Guild, John W. Moore, C. H. Bente, William Kilbourne, V. P. Weleh, John W. Herring, and Ira D. Stone.
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